Lysteda User Reviews & Ratings

• Pus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2020

For Menstrual Disorders "Consulted my Gyn due to heavier than normal periods - specifically on my second day (in the bathroom changing every hour to avoid bleeding through). I got concerned when I felt weak while on my period. Prior to using Lysteda (650 mg), I had been using topical progesterone cream which was mostly helpful with establishing a more normal frequency of my cycles from every 18 to 21 days to 24-26 day cycles. I tried it this weekend when experiencing that second day flood. Just took 1 pill. It was a miracle! It really slowed down the flow: instead of every hour, only when I had to use the bathroom (about 4-5 hours). No side effects noted. I’ve been sharing this with everyone I know who suffers with heavy menstrual cycles."

• dpi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 1, 2013

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I am on day 3 of my cycle and of taking Lysteda. I take 2 pills 3x a day. This is my first month's use and I can say without doubt that I will take Lysteda as long as my doctor will allow! I am usually homebound for the first 3 days of my period as I have to have access to a bathroom every 15 minutes. Not to mention the horrendous pain from cramps. Lysteda started working within a half hour of taking the first dose. My flow was reduced by at least 60%. A couple of ibuprofen for light cramps and life was business as usual. I was able to go out and not worry about excessive bleeding. After more than 30 years of being imprisoned by my cycle, I finally can live life again! I am so happy, I just want to shout it from the top of the world!"

• Mis...
• January 18, 2014

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "After bleeding for almost 8 weeks, half the time very heavy with many clots and the other half lighter/less clots, Lysteda has helped me. I am 52 and have had two endometrial biopsies and sonohistograms. Results: thick uterine lining, and a small fibroid. After being told the only treatment was a D&C, I wanted to try medication as a first line of treatment keeping surgery as the last resort. I was told to take 2 tablets three times a day. By the second dose, my flow was much lighter. I am also very anemic now because I waited too long to pursue the medication. Ladies, try it, don't wait until you're terribly anemic like me. I also have IBS and was afraid of taking it, but so far so good."

• Gir...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 28, 2013

For Menstrual Disorders "I am 45 years old and have been suffering disabling heavy periods for about 6 years now. My doctor suggested ablation for my heavy periods, but I wanted to try non-surgical remedies first. This medicine is AMAZING. I take 2 pills 3 times a day for 3 days (total of 18 pills). I start on the 2nd day of my period, which is the heaviest. My period dries up and is over within 4 days. I have headaches on or off this medicine during my period, so I cannot say for sure whether that is a side effect. I have my life back each month."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2014

For Menstrual Disorders "Lysteda is amazing. I have menorrhagia caused by adenomyosis. I have dealt with disablingly heavy periods for nearly 10 years. I usually take two days off from work and wear diapers for the first two days of my period, waking up several times throughout the night to change. I also experience debilitating cramps and became severely anemic from the heavy bleeding. This is my first month on Lysteda. I just completed my third day of treatment, and this is the first normal period I have had in years - no diapers and no cramping whatsoever! My flow was so light that I only had to change my pad a few times on the heaviest day, and had no need for tampons. I highly recommend Lysteda."

• cha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 8, 2013

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I tried this medicine for the first time during my last cycle. It worked immediately and drastically reduced my extremely heavy flow. However, I had headaches the first few days. This is not a usual experience. Also, I am usually EXTREMELY REGULAR. As of today, my cycle is 14 days late. I am not complaining and hope it never returns."

• Cac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2013

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I am a 49-year-old female that has been suffering for 2 years with painful, heavy periods due to fibroids. For the first 2 days, I always had to double up with a tampon and a pad. My gyn dr. prescribed me Lysteda, also known as Tranexamic Acid. The dosage is 2 tablets, 3 times a day, for 5 days. It started working immediately, cutting the blood flow by 50-80%. I no longer had to double up on protection, and I can now sleep through the night. I still had some cramping on the 2nd day, but OTC pain relief helped with that. Side effects: 1 hour after taking the pills, I felt light-headed/slightly dizzy; I experienced minor headaches (nothing unmanageable). I found the pills to be too large to swallow, so I had to cut them in half or thirds. Overall, I love this medication, it has given me my life back."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 29, 2020

For Menstrual Disorders "It’s been a year and a half since my tubal ligation, and I’ve been having ‘a time’ with my menses. Sometimes I see them, and sometimes they stay on for MONTHS. Well, I’ve had enough. The doctor tried Provera for 10 days and a birth control pill to help regulate my cycle and calm down some of the bleeding. It only made it worse. Yesterday, she prescribed Lysteda, and I’ve only taken the first dose (2 pills), and I’m already seeing results!! (Less bleeding)... I was so scared to try it at first because of the side effects, but I haven’t had any so far!"

• Jea...
• July 27, 2019

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have had extremely heavy periods for at least 10 years and was anemic to the point where I was out of breath all the time. I went in to have an ablation as an in-office procedure, but the doctor could not get into my cervix, so I could not have it done. The doctor told me about this medication as an option to try. I was afraid and did not take it at first after getting the prescription. About 3 months later, I was at my wits' end, so I decided to take it and am so happy I did. My bleeding is down by 50 to 60 percent. I really only need two pills twice a day on my heaviest days to control things and to feel normal again. I have been able to do so many more activities and have not had to miss work due to the heavy bleeding. I am very busy at work and in and out of meetings all day, and this has helped me so much! This also helps my cramps, I think, because my uterus is not contracting as much due to less blood. It’s an amazing drug and has really changed my life."

• Anonymous
• January 11, 2012

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have only been taking 1 pill 3x a day instead of 2 3x a day, and only on the worst days as soon as it's bad, which in turn caused it to shorten my cycle and definitely the huge clots were gone - what a relief! I also take iron because of being tired. Prior to trying this medicine, I had an endometrial ablation which failed, and none of the birth control pills helped either. My only recourse if this stops working is a hysterectomy. I wish my menopause would start already, I'm done having children and have been having hot flashes for over 5 years now!"

• Kim...
• June 1, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "This medication has been a lifesaver for me. I usually bleed so bad that I can't go anywhere when I have my period. I flood the whole time! My doctor prescribed this for my Disney Trip. What a lifesaver! My periods are much lighter and I have no side effects from this medication. Love it!"

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 9, 2018

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Was scared to try this after the reviews but took the first day of my cycle and it stopped it completely. I waited another day and took again once my cycle kicked in again and the results were amazing. I feel like a normal person again, no bleeding through, nice light days. I cannot wait to see what happens next month. Last month I sneezed and needed to leave work to change my pants with double protection on. This is a game changer... hopefully this is my solution."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 13, 2013

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I've been taking Lysteda for over a year and I absolutely love it! I have fibroids, and I bleed very heavily (soak a super plus tampon in an hour). With Lysteda, my periods are so much better! I take 4 pills per day (morning and night) for two days, and the bleeding is decreased by about 60% to 70%. I do get headaches after taking it, but it's worth it."

• 68r...
• January 27, 2013

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I took Lysteda 2 pills 3x a day for 5 days and my period was much lighter. Extremely lighter. But then I got another period for another 5 days after no flow for 4 days and now I am having a third period this month. They are all lighter and more manageable but who wants to bleed for 15 days of the month. I am planning to try it again next month to see if my body just needed to get used to it but this month wasn't what I was expecting."

• can...
• July 22, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "This is my first treatment for severe heavy bleeding. I have two small fibroids. I'm on day two, and this drug has made a remarkable difference. It's reduced my severe bleeding to the use of a panty liner. I have had NO side effects yet. This has been a remarkable change for me. I will follow up to let you know if it changes my length."

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2020

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have horrible periods ever since getting my tubes tied 4 years ago. I bleed so much, so fast. An overnight pad and tampon every hour. I wake up in the middle of the night overflowing my overnight pad. My doctor prescribed me these pills last month. My first period was 75% lighter within an hour. I only took it the first 3 heavy days. Period ended like normal. This month my period is barely there, and I haven’t even taken it. I’m on my second day, and it started to pick up a little, so I took the medication. Within a half hour, it’s more like spotting than a period. I love this medicine and wish I would have found it sooner. The only side effects I have experienced are the tiredness the first time I took it and the cough I seem to have gotten after this second time I took it. I’m not sure if the cough is from the medicine or not, but it didn’t start until this evening."

• Efs...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "Lysteda changed my life. For years, I have experienced incredibly painful periods with debilitating blood flow. I experienced severe anemia, bruising, and menstrual cramps that caused vomiting and fainting. I would clot through super pads and tampons at least once per hour (wearing them simultaneously even overnight) for five+ days. It was impossible to even leave my house because of how often I would bleed through my clothes. My doctor recommended trying Lysteda before opting for an irreversible surgery. (I am not able to go on birth control or use implants due to a uterine deformity.) Lysteda started working immediately, within an hour. My periods last about 4 days now and I can get away with wearing just a pad. My life has changed and I am so thankful!!"

• Anonymous
• June 10, 2012

For Menstrual Disorders "I've been on Lysteda for 6 months and it really has saved my sanity. I didn't want to jump the gun with a review as I've had birth control pills work for a month or 2 then suddenly my period would come back as bad, if not worse, and lasted once for 41 days! The bleeding and clotting sending me to the bathroom every 30-45 mins has stopped, no more getting up in the middle of the night or changing the sheets at 4 am, and I've been very lucky with no side effects. 6 pills a day is a lot, but considering the alternative of unstoppable bleeding, I happily take them. It's not a total miracle, I still have 'heavy' days, those would've been a good day for me in the past. It's worth it, I'm very happy with it."

• Not...
• November 9, 2017

For Menstrual Disorders "Well, it's obvious that this medication is not for everyone, but for me, I gotta tell you that I am grateful that I took this decision. For years, I have been having the worst periods, just like most of you. I couldn't go out due to my heavy days. It came to a point where I had to wear diapers to sleep and during the day. I suffer from multiple fibroids, one is 5 cm. But when I was given my options, I decided to take Lysteda and try it for 3 months before a hysterectomy, and it was the best decision ever. I went from gushing periods to almost spotting ones. The first day I tried, I was on my second day of my menstrual cycle and it was really bad. But I took the first 2 pills, and within 30 minutes, my period just stopped. It was so light I could not believe it."

• Anonymous
• November 15, 2010

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have used Lysteda 2x now with great success. It has slowed down and then stopped my menstrual cycle within 4 doses. I am a bit concerned that one of the possible side effects could be blood clots. I personally have not had any. However, because I am an RN, I have realized that the side effects of this drug could be scary if not used EXACTLY as the doctor has prescribed and at the time intervals prescribed. I have had headaches each time that I have used it but I also suffer from migraine headaches. For me, the headaches are worth the benefit that Lysteda provides. Just make sure that the directions for use are followed completely and report any odd/new symptoms to your doctor."

• Jak...
• March 15, 2016

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I had to write a review to sing the highest praises for this medication! I am 48 years old and have PCOS. My current menstrual cycle started 14 days ago as a normal cycle, then increasingly became heavier and heavier. Just like the other women have posted, I was soaking tampons and pads within two hours with no end in sight. I just finished my third dose, and I had my last sanitary napkin on for almost four hours before I needed to change it, and it still was not full! I can face the world again and I am starting to feel like myself! I am scheduled for an ultrasound, but I will deal with those results when the time comes. For now, I am thankful for Lysteda!"

• Anonymous
• October 16, 2010

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "This is the first month I have used Lysteda. It has significantly helped because before this medicine, I was not able to function during my cycle. There has been improvement of at least 50% if not more. I am amazed with this product. I would highly recommend this for anyone with problems with their menstrual cycle."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 27, 2019

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "This medication, Lysteda, has saved my life!! I am 34 and have been dealing with debilitating cramps and heavy period bleeding for years. I am also anemic as a result of the excessive blood loss-mid-cycle spotting plus 8-day periods. I found out about this medication through a Google search (my doctors have all wanted to put me on birth control and suggested NSAIDs, which do NOT help me). It works within an hour of taking it-cramps are completely eliminated, and the bleeding reduces to “normal” levels."

• kik...
• September 8, 2015

For Menstrual Disorders "First day on this med and I didn't expect it to work as fast as it did. Usually, on the first day of my period, I bleed so much. But even after taking the first two pills, I saw the difference in blood flow. With my last two pills for the day, I still saw a significant decrease in blood flow. I didn't have any side effects at all my first day and time using this and hope that continues. So far, this is the best medication for me, and I'm happy."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 27, 2012

For Heavy Menstrual Bleeding "I have been taking Lysteda for 2 months now, and it is a godsend for me. I am so tired of long, drawn-out periods that consist of heavy flows and clotting, making it uncomfortable in my daily routines. The first month, I had my period for a month, and Lysteda finally gave me a break. The next month was heavy, but as soon as I started taking Lysteda, I saw improvement and was happy with the results with no side effects so far. Keeping my fingers crossed on that one."